The 36 finalists shortlisted for the inaugural session of the Lateef Jakande Leadership and Fellowship Academy were presented to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday at the State House, Alausa. The meeting with the Governor formally ended the rigorous application process, which received over 3,000 applications across the country. The finalists will be prune to pave the way for the first …

Lagos State Government on Wednesday recorded a major asset expansion in its emergency response services with the inauguration of three newly built fire stations in the state. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu physically commissioned the new fire station in Ebute Elefun, while he virtually unveiled the other two built in Oniru and Ajegunle. The projects were initiated to enhance the response time …

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday called on women to mobilise massively to elect the presidential candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Nigeria’s President in 2023, recalling how he (Tinubu) revived the economy of the state from bankruptcy in 1999 as Governor. Sanwo-Olu, who spoke at the closing ceremony of the 22nd National …

Education in Lagos State witnessed another remarkable moment of infrastructure expansion with the addition of newly built 150 blocks of classrooms and 1,386-bed hostels to 15 existing schools across the six education districts in the state. On Wednesday, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu unveiled the iconic school projects and virtually commissioned them at a physical event organised by the Special Committee on …

Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike may have set a new precedent in the nation’s political culture with his open endorsement of an opposition Governor in an electoral contest in which his political party has a candidate. Wike, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governor, on Tuesday openly pitched his tent with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, endorsing his Lagos State counterpart for a …

Determined to ensure effective coordination of energy resources that will keep the Lagos economy on the path of growth, the state Electricity Board (LSEB) held a two-day strategic retreat for its staff members. Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Mr Olalere Odusote said at the event that the capacity-building retreat is required to position the state towards attracting private sector …

In an affirmation of the expertise and competence of WACOT Rice Limited, the Lagos State Government on has signed an agreement with it to manage the Imota Rice Mill. The leading rice-producing company is a subsidiary of Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group. According to the arrangement, the 32-metric tonnes Imota Rice Mill will be handed over to WACOT Rice Limited …

The federal approval recently granted the Lagos State Government to embark on the development of a passenger and cargo airport on the Lekki-Epe axis of the State has been officially presented. On Tuesday, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu received the Federal Government’s instrument authorising the state to commence the airport project. Minister for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika presented the document to the …

Supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Lagos State governorship flagbearer, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu have embarked on a solidarity walk in major parts of Lagos. The walk is spearheaded by the Chairman of the state Parks and Garages Management Committee, Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya (better known MC Oluomo). He had earlier postponed the rally …

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu and General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye have called on Nigerians to continuously work and pray for peace in the nation. They made the call on Sunday at the Redeemed Christians Church of God (RCCG) October Thanksgiving Service and Special Prayer Session for all State Governors and …